| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $42.59 | 13.567% | $48.3682 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.81 | 3.128% | $36.9301 | $36.93 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.55 | 3.180% | $230.6589 | $230.66 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.99 | 13.832% | $266.3555 | $266.36 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.73 | 8.550% | $254.7994 | $254.80 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.94 | 7.859% | $159.5666 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.45 | 10.811% | $12.6879 | $12.69 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.06 | $1,009.3666 | $1,009.38 | $1,009.35 | $1,009.50 | |